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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,325

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $21,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,070

Ford Taurus SEL   
Difference: $20,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelSTSSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV6V8STS-VSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,410 $55,910 $80,160 $22,980
Base Invoice $43,393 $52,276 $73,448 $21,127
Sunroof 1,200   1,200 895
Safety and Security Package       995
Preferred Equipment Group       1,735
Heated mirrors       35
Sunroof 996   996 797
Safety and Security Package       886
Preferred Equipment Group       1,544
Heated mirrors       31
Options (change) 1,200 0 1,200 3,660
Options (change) 996 0 996 3,258
Destination 775 775 775 685
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100 0
Total Price $48,385 $56,685 $84,235 $27,325
Total Invoice $45,164 $53,051 $77,319 $25,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,317
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelSTSSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV6V8STS-VSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V6320hp V8469hp V8153hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8300, 15?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-17255/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$48,385$56,685$84,235$27,325
Adjustments for Features-2,975-3,915-8,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,410$52,770$75,280$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,360$29,870$0
Total Invoice$45,164$53,051$77,319$25,070
Adjustments for Features-2,777-3,664-8,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,387$49,387$69,099$25,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$26,712$0

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Features Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelSTSSTSSTSTaurus
TrimV6V8STS-VSEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Navigation system  $600 
Rear seat audio controls  $25 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers  $50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,550$7,490$12,530$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$3,915$8,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,777-3,664-8,2200

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Specifications Comparison: Cadillac STS vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092006
ModelSTSTaurus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.4 in108.5 in
Length196.7 in197.6 in
Width72.6 in73.0 in
Height57.6 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,974 lb.3,344 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.9 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SEL

Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Cassette player50No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested192597%
Total Not Requested503%

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